{"product_id":"antique-wallace-bros-1925-varsity-cup-trophy-double-handle-pewter","title":"Antique Wallace Bros 1925 Varsity Cup Trophy Double Handle Pewter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of history that once marked a moment worth remembering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis early 20th century trophy, dated 1925, carries the quiet weight of achievement — its surface softened over time, its finish worn in all the right places. The form is classic and restrained: a tall, double-handled cup with a gentle taper, resting on a simple pedestal base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped by Wallace Bros. Co., Wallingford, Connecticut, this piece reflects the American interpretation of traditional trophy forms, likely produced in a silver-plated or pewter composition. Time has revealed its character — with visible finish loss throughout, particularly along the body and handles, lending it a beautifully aged, matte presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraving reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U of C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarsity Cup Races\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH.P. Rourke”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mystery remains in the “U of C” — perhaps University of Chicago, Colorado, or Connecticut — but that ambiguity only adds to its story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not pristine. It was never meant to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, it offers presence — the kind that sits quietly on a shelf, layered among books, or used unexpectedly as a vessel. We’ve styled it with coral, but it would hold dried stems, writing tools, or stand alone as a sculptural object with purpose long fulfilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate-sourced. Previously owned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable finish loss throughout the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface wear, scratching, and patina consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor wear along handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior shows age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpolished to preserve original character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently out of round, a quiet irregularity that speaks to age, though not immediately noticeable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos closely — they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth (handle to handle): approx. 7.5–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase diameter: approx. 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial in hand (exact weight not provided, but solid and well-balanced)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTYLING NOTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural fit for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Cabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayered atop books in a study or library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a vessel for dried florals, coral, or collected objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with stone, marble, or darker woods for contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor old homes, quiet corners, and curious hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44469589770375,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/IMG-3375.png?v=1776202603","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/antique-wallace-bros-1925-varsity-cup-trophy-double-handle-pewter","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}